FP16.3 Early Return to Sport and Timepoint-Specific Predictors After Hip Arthroscopy for Symptomatic Femoroacetabular Impingement in Young Competitive Athletes: A Multicenter Cohort Study

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2026
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Abstract ICLA16 - Beyond the Operating Room: Value-Based Healthcare, Large Registries, and Predicting Failures, Auditorium B (BMCC Level 1), October 9, 2026, 14:00 - 16:00 Introduction Although overall return to sport (RTS) after hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) have been reported, early RTS trajectories and timepoint-specific predictors in young competitive athletes remain under investigated. The purpose of current study was to (1) determine RTS rates to primary sport at 6 months, and 1 year postoperatively and (2) identify baseline factors associated with RTS at each timepoint. Methods A multicenter cohort of 203 competitive athletes undergoing hip arthroscopy for FAIS was analyzed and represents a subgroup of a larger 631 patient multicenter prospective cohort study. “Competitive” was defined as self-reported participation in competitive (non-recreational) primary sport. RTS was self-reported at 6 months and 1 year. Preoperative demographics, clinical, radiographic, CT and patient-reported outcome measures, including the International Hip Outcome Tool–12 (iHOT-12) were compared between RTS groups, and timepoint-specific multivariable logistic regression identified independent predictors, while controlling for age, sex and BMI. Results At 1-year follow-up, 165/203 athletes completed RTS questions (81.3% follow-up) with a mean age of 18.3±2.7 years; RTS was reported by 137/158 (86.7%) at 6 months with 84 (53.2%) at preinjury level, compared to 145/165 (87.9%) at 1 year with 110 (66.7%) at preinjury level. At 6 months, 83.1% (69) of females and 90.7% (68) of males returned, compared with 85.6% (77) of females and 90.7% (68) of males at 1 year. Independent predictors of lower likelihood of 6-month RTS included higher acetabular inclination (AI) (OR 0.86, 95% CI 0.75–0.98; p=0.03). Baseline iHOT-12 correlated with higher likelihood of RTS at 6 months (OR 1.07, 95% CI 1.02–1.12; p<0.01). At 1 year, activity limitations due to depression/psychiatric disorders (OR 0.25, 95% CI 0.07–0.87; p=0.03) and increased baseline head-neck offset ratio (OR 0.93, 95% CI 0.86–0.99; p=0.04) decreased odds, while greater hip flexion at baseline increased odds (OR 1.08, 95% CI 1.01–1.16; p=0.02). Conclusion Most young competitive athletes returned to sport by 6 months and maintained high RTS rates at 1 year, with return to pre-injury level continuing to increase over time. Timepoint-specific factors, including activity limitations related to medical comorbidity and mental health, hip-specific function and range of motion, and hip morphology, should inform RTS counseling.
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Authors Jeffrey J. Nepple, Songyuan Gu, Zak Robben, Caroline E. Drain, Anchor Study Group, John C. F. Clohisy
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Journal Journal of hip preservation surgery
Year 2026
DOI
10.1093/jhps/hnag043.123
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https://doi.org/10.1093/jhps/hnag043.123
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